Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors was created in 1948.

The Amish don't serve in the army because of there belief but they can if they so choose

approx 16,000

Conscientious objectors were treated terribly. COs were seen as criminals and they were forced to work in labour camps and were tortured if they did not work. Many were shot due to objection.

Klaus Mannhardt has written:

'Zivildienst' -- subject(s): Conscientious objectors, National service

'Schwarzbuch Kriegsdienstverweigerung' -- subject(s): Conscientious objectors